Neesels! Not measles, but just as bad! Having stiff, locked knees, makes shifting and turning the body properly for a full powerful swing, almost impossible! But fear not! You can regain some motion and power with a focus on proper technique and a few helpful tips. A great way to practiceContinue Reading
Irmo is set to welcome Ernest Lee, the renowned folk artist affectionately known as the “Chickman,” for a three-day rain-or-shine art show at Artistic Aspirations from January 17th to 19th. Ernest Lee, a legend in the Columbia area, has been creating art since the age of five. Known for hisContinue Reading
The African American Historical Society of Irmo invites the community to explore a special Black History Month exhibit at the Lexington County Library (Irmo branch) from February 1 through February 28. This exhibit, which first debuted during the 2022 Juneteenth Celebration in Irmo, showcases the rich history and enduring legacyContinue Reading
By Sarah Ostergaard Is someone you know considering college? Higher education does not have to break the bank, but it does take academic focus, participation in extracurricular activities, and a bit of essay-writing to earn scholarships. First, students and a parent should complete the FAFSA, the federal Free Application ForContinue Reading
By Eileen Renders Celiac disease is not an allergy, it is a gluten intolerance whereby one’s body does not recognize or tolerate white, flour, barley, or rye. When ingested it can cause a high level of inflammation and damage to the intestines, such as indigestion or as serious as pancreatitis.Continue Reading
South Carolina — As temperatures drop, the American Red Cross of South Carolina is urging families to take precautions to heat their homes safely and prevent fires. “Heating equipment is a leading cause of home fires in this country,” said Yolonda Gainwell, Interim CEO of the Red Cross of SouthContinue Reading
Columbia, SC — The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is opening a new exit ramp from I-20 West to I-26 West on January 9, marking a significant step in Phase 2 of the Carolina Crossroads Project. The new ramp is expected to open late in the day to allowContinue Reading
By Tom Poland, A Southern Writer TomPoland.net New Orleans-bound, Georgia Dawgs Andy and I left Columbia, South Carolina, December 31 at 7:30 am Headed to the Sugar Bowl, our rooms waited at a Marriott in NOLA, that lady-like acronym for a city with its share of fame, and some willContinue Reading
Columbia, SC (Grassroots Newswire) — EXIT Realty New Horizons, along with Foundation Mortgage Corporation, is hosting a free workshop to help first-time homebuyers learn the basics of purchasing a home. This one-hour session will cover how to get financing, steps to prepare for buying a house, and tips for aContinue Reading
Charles “Chuck” Larsen, Sr., 96, passed away January 5, 2024. Chuck was born in 1928 in Pensacola, Florida to Karl and Alma Bishop Larsen. At an early age, Chuck had a radio show where he performed, sang, and tap danced. This was the start of his lifetime love of musicContinue Reading
Irmo’s own Chiara Cox will receive a distinguished award on January 23 during the second annual World Endangered Writing Day. This global celebration recognizes individuals and organizations dedicated to reviving traditional writing systems, with Cox earning praise for her documentary, Mangyan Ambahan: Wisdom for Our Filipino Soul. The film, createdContinue Reading